COD300 – 36.00 Hours
Schedule
Instructor
Faye Williams
Start Time
08:30 AM Monday, April 20, 2020
Instructor
Anthony Major
Start Time
08:00 AM Monday, May 18, 2020
Instructor
Faye Williams
Start Time
08:00 AM Monday, July 13, 2020
Instructor
Phillip Cagle
Start Time
08:00 AM Monday, August 17, 2020
Instructor
Anthony Major
Start Time
08:00 AM Monday, August 17, 2020
Instructor
Faye Williams
Start Time
08:30 AM Monday, October 12, 2020
Instructor
To Be Announced
Start Time
08:00 AM Monday, November 09, 2020
Instructor
Faye Williams
Start Time
08:30 AM Monday, December 07, 2020
This schedule is subject to change without notice. If you have not received confirmation of the class prior to the class start, please contact the division at (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811 or itsi@teex.tamu.edu to get the latest schedule.
Course Description
The Basic Code Enforcement course provides training designed to prepare students for final proficiency testing through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). During the course, participants cover topics to include constitutional protections as well as authority granted by Texas law, procedural information surrounding the proper administration of local code compliance programs and best practice guidelines. Training covering a range of topics includes; housing, construction, property maintenance, occupancy levels, and both electrical and fire safety. Zoning codes and proper signage regulations covering agricultural, residential and industrial zones are also included. Once the course is completed participants will have met education all requirements necessary to sit for the State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer examination. Information specific to Code Enforcement state testing requirements and associated Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) fees can be found on the TDLR website.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Attendance Requirements
To meet attendance requirements, participants must review each training module and complete all required course assignments, activities, quizzes, and/or end of course exam.
Topics
- Legal Practices
- Introduction to Zoning
- Home Occupations
- Texas Dept of Transportation Code on Junk and Abandoned Vehicles
- Nuisance Violations
- Dangerous Buildings
- Signage
Suggested Audience
This course is designed for personnel assigned to code enforcement operations to include city/county law enforcement personnel.
Continuing Education And Professional Credits
- 36.00 hours – Texas Department Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)
- 3.60 hours – International Code Council (ICC)
Contact Information
Infrastructure Training & Safety Institute
OSHA Training Institute Education Center
Phone: (979) 458-9188 | Toll-Free: (800) 723-3811 or (800) SAFE-811
Email: itsi@teex.tamu.edu